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DOON UNIVERSITY UTTRAKHAND

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Doon University (दून विश्वविद्यालय) is a state public university established by the Government of Uttarakhand under the Doon University Act, 2005. It started academic operations in August 2009 and is recognized under Section 12(B) of the UGC Act.

✔️ Type: State Public University
✔️ Established: 2005 (Act); first courses in 2009
✔️ Chancellor: Governor of Uttarakhand
✔️ Vice-Chancellor: Prof. Surekha Dangwal (current)
✔️ Location: Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India

Focus: Research-oriented, multi-disciplinary academic excellence with emphasis on socially-relevant education and pedagogy.

📍 Campus Location & Environment

  • The campus is located in the foothills of the Shivalik range, on the outskirts of Dehradun city, with a scenic and green environment ideal for academic study and research.

  • It’s a unitary and residential university (students may stay on or off campus).

🎓 Courses & Schools

Doon University offers a range of academic programs at Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), Integrated, and Doctoral (Ph.D.) levels across disciplines such as:

👩‍🎓 Undergraduate (UG)

  • B.A. (Hons/with Research) – English, Spanish, German, Chinese

  • B.Com (Hons/with Research)

  • BBA (Degree/with Research)

  • B.Des (Bachelor of Design)
    (Seats and fee details vary by program.)

👩‍🏫 Postgraduate (PG)

  • M.A / M.Sc – Geography, Mathematics, Geology, Media & Communication, Theatre, etc.

  • M.Sc Computer Science

  • M.A Social Sciences & languages (French, Spanish, Japanese, German, Chinese)

📚 Doctoral Programs

  • Ph.D. in various subjects including Geography, Geology, languages, and sciences.

Mode of Admission: Based on merit in qualifying examinations; some courses may include entrance tests or criteria set by the university per program.

  • The university charges registration, examination, library, lab, and other miscellaneous fees separately.

  • SC/ST candidates from Uttarakhand may pay 50% fee concession as per policy.

Note: Fees above are approximate and vary per year/course; refer to official prospectus for exact figures.

📘 Admissions Overview

  • Eligibility: Usually a minimum of 50% in qualifying examination (45% for reserved categories from Uttarakhand) for UG programs.

  • Certain programs may require merit/entrance criteria determined by the university.

  • Admissions generally occur annually, and the university releases prospectuses with detailed seat, fee, and eligibility notes.

📚 Campus Facilities

Doon University provides:

  • Central Library with extensive print & digital resources supporting research and learning.

  • Lecture halls, seminar rooms, and research labs for various departments.

  • Residential accommodation options (hostels) and student services.

  • Participation in academic summits and conferences, especially around sustainable development themes and mountain studies.

🧪 Research & Academic Environment

Doon University emphasizes:

  • Multi-disciplinary research spanning social sciences, sciences, languages, design, and more.

  • Academic summits, workshops, and collaborations.

  • Language and cultural studies with offerings in international languages.

🏆 Recognition & Affiliations

✔️ Recognized by University Grants Commission (UGC)
✔️ Governed by Uttarakhand Government Act
✔️ Eligible for research funding and academic collaborations

These strengthen its credibility as an official state university.

📊 Student Life & Placement

  • Doon University emphasizes academic rigour and research, with various workshops, cultural events, and language activities.

  • A Placement Cell exists to assist students with internships and job opportunities (details vary by program).

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